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Reimagining Nigeria-South Africa Economic Ties: A Post-Oil Strategy

Nigeria and South Africa—Africa’s two largest economies—are once again at a defining moment in their relationship. Historically shaped by conflict, cooperation, and competition, the partnership between Abuja and Pretoria has.

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Boosting Connectivity in Ghana with Satellite Internet Solutions

Ghana has become a standout example in sub-Saharan Africa for using satellite internet and innovative connectivity solutions to bridge its rural digital divide. While fibre optic networks and cellular towers.

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Africa’s CBDC Agenda: Financial Inclusion or State Surveillance?

Across the African continent, governments are racing to digitise their currencies, launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with a narrative framed around financial inclusion, innovation, and the future of money..

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Africa’s Internet Problem Isn’t Just Infrastructure — It’s Politics Too

The internet today is more than a conduit of information; it is the lifeblood of economic growth, a platform for civic engagement, and the backbone of innovation. In Africa, where.

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Mobile Money in Ghana: Transaction Boom and Future Prospects

Mobile money has transformed the way Ghanaians conduct financial transactions, making cashless payments more accessible than ever. What was once a niche service has become a dominant force in the.

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African start-ups explore metaverse and NFTs to tackle economic woes

It might sound like science fiction, but a Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur thinks he has found a way for Africans to escape problems such as inequality and bad government — a.

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MTN gets approval to offer banking services in Nigeria

Nigerian regulators have given South African telecommunications giant, MTN, the go-ahead to run a conventional commercial bank. The telco disclosed this in a notice to the investing public through the.

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MTN Group joins IoT World Alliance

MTN Group is now the first African telecommunications company to join the IoT World Alliance, the leading enabler or connected IoT solutions. IoT World Alliance is a collaboration of established.

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Orange and MTN launch pan-African mobile money interoperability

Two of Africa’s largest mobile operators and mobile money providers, Orange Group and MTN Group have announced a joint venture, Mowali (mobile wallet interoperability), to enable interoperable payments across the.

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MTN launches US$270,000 fund to support technology startups

MTN has announced the launch of Ugx1bn (US$270,000) fund to support technology startups in Uganda. The fund is expected to provide a financial boost to startups that participate in the.

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